INTERNET AND COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS-TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS.pptx

INTERNET AND COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS

1. MICROCOMPUTERS

2. Did you know? The term microcomputer is synonymous with a personal computer (PC), or a computer that depends on a microprocessor. Microcomputers are designed to be used by individuals, whether in the form of PCs, workstations or notebook computers. A microcomputer contains a central processing unit (CPU), the microprocessor, a memory system like the read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM), a bus system and input/output (I/O) ports , typically housed in a motherboard.

3. TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS

4. HANDHELD COMPUTERS are also called personal digital assistants (PDAs) and battery powered computers are less powerful than desktops or laptops are ideal for scheduling appointments, storing addresses and phone numbers, and playing games using the user’s finger or a stylus (a pen-shaped printing tool)

5. TABLET PCS are powerful mobile PCs allow users to write notes or draw picture on its screen using a tablet pen and convert user’s handwriting into a typed text a built-in screen that swivels and unfolds to reveal a keyboard underneath

6. LAPTOPS OR NOTEBOOKS are thought to be the most popular computer operate on batteries or with electricity and combine the CPU, screen, and keyboard in a single case have LCD screen that can fold down if it is not in use are as powerful as desktop computers permit users to write their homework, research work, and term papers while commuting on the bus or train or travelling on a plane

7. MACINTOSH COMPUTERS (MACs) are popular models of computer made by Apple Computer use graphical user interface (GUI) that utilizes windows , icons , and a mouse to make it relatively easy for novices to use the computer productively. are better computers for audio, video, and graphic designing and editing.

8. DESKTOP COMPUTERS are designed for use at a desk or table and run with Windows operating system designed by Microsoft Corporation are typically larger and more powerful than other types of microcomputers like Macintosh computers are made up of components such as the system unit, monitor, mouse used for word processing, accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management applications, playing games and surfing the internet

9. Let’s do the activity!! Directions: Look at the pictures on the next slides . On a 1/2 sheet of paper, fill in the description for each type of computer. You will gain 1 point for every statement with correct answer. Copy the format given on the box. Picture Portrait.

10. Job well done students!

11. MICROCOMPUTERS

12. MICROCOMPUTERS

13. Did you know? The term microcomputer is synonymous with a personal computer (PC), or a computer that depends on a microprocessor. Microcomputers are designed to be used by individuals, whether in the form of PCs, workstations or notebook computers. A microcomputer contains a central processing unit (CPU), the microprocessor, a memory system like the read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM), a bus system and input/output (I/O) ports , typically housed in a motherboard.

14. Did you know? The term microcomputer is synonymous with a personal computer (PC), or a computer that depends on a microprocessor. Microcomputers are designed to be used by individuals, whether in the form of PCs, workstations or notebook computers. A microcomputer contains a central processing unit (CPU), the microprocessor, a memory system like the read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM), a bus system and input/output (I/O) ports , typically housed in a motherboard.

15. TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS

16. TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS